Q6. What types of items are contained in storagecompatibility Group B?Q7.Blackpowderbelongsincompatibilitystorage group _____.Q8.What type of ammunition is found incompatibility Group S?Q9.The first number in a magazine designatorsymbol shows the __________.Q10.The letter T in the third position of a magazinedesignator indicates that the ________.AMMUNITION STORAGE ASHOREFOR ADVANCED BASESLEARNING OBJECTIVE:Identifyam-munition storage ashore for advanced bases toinclude facilities, magazines, and handlingrequirements.Advanced base is the general term for a temporarybase that is in or near a forward area outside the zone ofthe interior. The primary mission of an advanced base isto support wartime operations of the armed forces.Advanced bases are established to perform one or moreof the following functions: to hold threatened strategicareas; to protect, or be part of, a line of communicationsand supply; to serve as a base for direct offensiveoperations; or to serve as a base for mounting orsupporting further offensives.If a valid reason for not complying with storage andhandling regulations/instructions at advanced bases isnot contained in NAVSEA OP 5, VOL 1, you need torefer to Ammunition Ashore, NAVSEA OP 5, VOL 3.AMMUNITION STORING AND HANDLINGFACILITIESWhen you establish an advanced base, divide thestoring and handling facilities into areas. These areasshould correspond to the functions required by themission of the base, to make ordnance-handlingoperations easier and smoother, and to isolate hazards.Areas at advanced bases are designated as magazine,renovation, disposal, pier, enemy ammunition, andadministration and personnel areas. These areas arediscussed briefly in the following paragraphs.Magazine Areas. Provide two or more magazineor storage areas for each advanced base. This allowsyou to disperse ammunition stows, and makes it easierto receive and issue ammunition. The primary objectivein dispersing ammunition is to prevent the completeloss of a single type of ammunition because of fire,accidentalexplosion,orhostileaction.Ampleprovision should be made for expansion during theinitial planning of magazine areas.Renovation Areas. Some ammunition received atadvanced bases would become unserviceable if it wereimproperly handled or exposed to the elements. Thiswould make it require renovation. Since renovationoperations may be performed at advanced bases, asuitable area must be provided for segregation, exteriormaintenance, and modification operations.Disposal Areas. Normally, an area unusable forother purposes is chosen for an ammunition disposalarea. The disposal site should be at least 800 yardsfrom the nearest ammunition storage site and anyinhabited area of the base. The site should be cleared ofall vegetation. A powder burning area, detonation pits,and a component popping pit should be included in thesite. Provide a splinter proof or other suitable shelter toprotect personnel during demolition operations. Wherefacilitiesareavailable,ammunitionmaybedestroyed by dumping at sea. Existing directivesshould be consulted for disposal procedures.Pier Areas. In the initial stages of construction ofan ammunition storage area at an advanced base, anisolated and separate ammunition pier should beprovided. Such a facility eliminates congestion, delay,and unnecessary hazards when loading and unloadinggeneral cargo, fuels, and ammunition.Enemy Ammunition Areas. A separate areashould be provided for storing captured enemyammunition. This area should be at least 800 yardsfrom the other storage areas.AdministrationandPersonnelAreas.Administration and personnel areas must be at least800 yards from the ammunition storage and handlingareas.Ammunition Storage FacilitiesAmmunition is stored at advanced bases inapproved magazines, existing buildings, and in drycaves and tunnels. Ammunition may also be stored inthe open, in quarries, pits, and similar areas. Don't putammunition in caves, tunnels, quarries, or pits if thereisn'tadequatedrainage.Whenpossible,assignavailable magazines and buildings for storing the morefragileandperishableammunition,suchaspyrotechnics,ammunitioncontainingsmokelesspowder, fuzes, and similar components. Store the more12-13